Allopurinol Prescribing at BALSALL COMMON & MERIDEN GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,695
Total Quantity
70.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+64.4%
BALSALL COMMON & MERIDEN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,695 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,577 to the NHS. This is 64.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
147
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,695 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,010 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,577 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.4% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,695 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +64.4% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.